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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,169.64, 40,254.85 and 16,423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,169.64, 40,254.85 and 16,423.23 is: 22,664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,169.64 : 40,254.85 = 16,423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,169.64/40,254.85 = 16,423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,169.64x = 40,254.85 × 16,423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,169.64x = 661,114,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,114,672.24/29,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,664.48

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